It is hoped the surgery, which took place on Wednesday morning, will aid the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member in his battle with Hepatitis C.

A spokesman for the Allman Brothers star says, “He had a successful liver transplant operation at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville. He had been on a waiting list for the transplant and is looking forward to a speedy recovery.”

Allman, 62, says, “I feel pretty good, considering everything that’s happened. Everybody involved here — my doctors and nurses in the hospital and all the Allman Brothers fans, they’ve just all been great. All I can really say is ‘thanks’.”

The rocker began a series of treatments for Hepatitis C, but chronic damage of his liver led to doctors to recommend a transplant.

He says, “I changed my ways years ago, but we can’t turn back time. Every day is a gift.”